CAR-HUNT

If you have a large family and do not want to spend a fortune on large sized crossovers or sports utility vehicle, then Family Cars or MPVs are the best option. Although the Philippine automotive sales are inclined towards executive style cars and sedans, they cannot become a family car that can fit more than 5 passengers. The Philippine market has plenty of choices when it comes to these medium sized minivans such as the Toyota Avanza, Honda Mobilio and Chevrolet Spin. Toyota’s premium entry, the new Innova drives the most of the sales in this segment, with others providing some degree of competition. But the New Suzuki Ertiga is another tough contender that provides a highly incendiary mix of cabin space, fuel-economy and affordability. Even though the Datsun brand’s Go+ is far more cheap in terms of price, the Ertiga clearly outshines every other sphere and is quite capable of becoming a leader in its segment. But what makes the Ertiga such a great vehicle for larger families over its competitors? Let’s have a look at some of its major strengths.

 Diesel Engine Means More Savings

While it is always great to have a petrol engine due to its green quotient and low maintenance, it wouldn’t serve the purpose if you’re constantly on the move with your family. Surprisingly, the new Suzuki Ertiga has been provided with a 1.4-litre diesel drivetrain with VVT. This adds more cargo pulling power to the Ertiga, which means it take still cruise regularly even though all the seats are occupied. Suzuki‘s diesel engines certainly deserve some level of appreciation as they manage to churn out a decent amount of power without causing any unnaturally high emissions. The engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Small Utility Vehicles have become a craze to many car owners because not only these are functional (in terms of seating capacity), but are also aesthetically impressive (looks tougher than a sedan but is slicker than a van). Are you up to buying a small SUV for your daily trips? If a Japanese automaker is a preference, you’d better go for Suzuki. This multi-national car company is known for manufacturing high-quality motorcycles, automobiles (even 4WD), ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), and numerous combustion engines. Considered as the 9th biggest car manufacturer globally, the Suzuki Motor Corporation has proven itself a credible automaker to 192 countries around the world. Currently, it has an employment size of 45,000 (globally), has about 35 main production plants (in 23 nations), and about 133 distributors worldwide. That vast, huh? No wonder it is a widely known automaker.
When it comes to small SUVs, Suzuki Motors Corporation is particularly popular in its creation, the Suzuki Vitara. Although this funky-looking small SUV has been scratched off the car industry since the year 1998, its nameplate somehow left a mark that cannot be removed in the automobile history. Why, it is one of the best and cheapest off-roader you’d find in the market–and that is why Suzuki gave this iconic model a reborn. Suzuki Vitara’s re-introduction promises a good future, a model that is spruced up with various upgrades in its exterior, interior, engine, performance, fuel economy.

Functionality and Comfort

When it comes to exterior design, the Suzuki Vitara finally breaks the mold compared with its predecessor models. Unlike its ‘twin’ vehicle, the S-Cross, the Vitara showcases a monocoque structure. Several improvements have been made like making the 2016’s body chassis shorter than its previous model. It also eliminates a low-range construction, plus a nice level of ground clearance. The vehicle’s outer built is bulkier with a more sporty and masculine design. Aside from its sleek aesthetic, the Vitara also rocks high-quality 17-inch alloy wheels that are good for city driving or off-roading.
Equipped on the middle of each alloy wheel is the ‘S’ logo. Daytime running lights are a package and the tough-looking chrome grille with the prominent emblem on the middle of the facade makes up for the vehicle’s good looks that trump some hatchbacks. Yes, the grille and bumpers are made even bulkier to give the vehicle a more powerful look, while the LED headlights are a lot slimmer and brighter for better visibility during night-driving. Moreover, equipped on the rear side are elevated tail lights which are made bigger than the previous model’s tail lights.